| Item No | FOV-821004C |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1/72 |
| Product Name | Boeing Chinook HC. Mk.1 helicopter Royal Air Force, #18 Squadron, Falklands Detachment, 1982 |
| Country | Britian |
| Machine Type | Transport helicopters |
| Materials | ABS, Polycarbonate , PVC & Zinc Alloy |
| Weight | 800 g / 28.21 ounce |
| Product Size | 225 x 53 x 87 mm / 8.86 x 2.08 x 3.42 in. |
| Box Size | 313 x 133 x 149 mm / 12.33 x 5.24 x 5.87 in. |
The Boeing Chinook HC.Mk 1 (British variant of the CH-47) played a pivotal role in the 1982 Falklands War as part of the RAF's No. 18 Squadron. Deployed aboard the cargo ship SS Atlantic Conveyor, these helicopters were intended to provide heavy-lift support for British forces during the campaign to retake the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation.
Critical Logistics Role: The Chinooks were tasked with transporting troops, artillery, and supplies across the islands' rugged terrain.
Tragic Loss of Atlantic Conveyor:
On 25 May 1982, the ship was struck by Argentine Exocet missiles, sinking with 3 of the 4 deployed Chinooks (only "Bravo November" (ZA718) survived).
The surviving Chinook became legendary, conducting 168 missions in 30 days—including a record 81-troop airlift—under constant threat.
Adaptations for War:
Repainted in dark green/black camouflage (replacing standard RAF gray).
Fitted with radar warning receivers and door-mounted machine guns (L7A2 GPMGs).
